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J553 SSG

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2005
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 SSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2005 130,158 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?

Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,285
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
20,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,228
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,240
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,258
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 5,626
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,357
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J553 SSG is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 109,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Calibra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J553 SSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Calibra typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J553 SSG registered?

J553 SSG is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J553 SSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J553 SSG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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